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An area between the town's High Street and the harbour was closed for investigations

A man has been left seriously injured after an alleged assault near a harbour in Aberdeenshire.

Emergency services were called to Stonehaven at about 19:00 on Wednesday following reports of an incident.

The 21-year-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary suffering from serious injuries that left him unconscious. A 28-year-old man was arrested.

The High Street area near the harbour was closed for inquiries but later re-opened.

Det Insp Stewart Drummond said: "This has been a contained incident and I would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation and patience while enquiries were progressed in the area last night.

"Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information about this incident or who was in the area at the time is asked to contact Police Scotland."